The joys of travelling

I'm travelling back from Berlin at the moment, and for someone who hates flying I am holding up thanks to the wonders of Bach herbal remedy (although its affect on my current state of mind may be entirely psychological)

I've enjoyed the network all in all, although it was intense at times. Neil Kinnock addressed us as Chair of the British Council last night at a buffet dinner, and although everybody expected me to launch into a heated discussion with him on devolution, I refrained when a Scottish friend over-heard him talk to a Romanian delegate about, should I say,the negatives of self determination in a devolved context.

I am sure that he carries out important work for the British Council, but it was somewhat ironic that he was promoting transatlantic links, and noting the growth of the EU when he does not recognise the importance of Wales as a Nation.

I look forward to the Network event in Ireland- we are planning for a 100 young people to attend, and to share in the experience of the network. I've met some very interesting, colourful people who are already shaping the way that we work in the World.